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If you have a criminal record, you may wonder if there is a way for a judge to delete or expunge it. While Arizona does not allow for this, you may qualify for a set-aside of your conviction. Not every criminal conviction may follow a path to set aside, but if yours...
Traffic stops may feel tense, but it is important for anyone dealing with law enforcement to remain calm and cooperative. In the event of a search, drivers should know their rights—whether they are American citizens, international workers or tourists. As Arizona's...
Recklessly, intentionally or knowingly causing others to suffer physical injury may result in assault charges in Arizona. Sometimes, however, factors involved with the alleged offensive raise such charges to the level of aggravated assault, which may result in more...
If you have teenagers in your family, you may be dreading puberty. After all, according to Psychology Today, the emotional changes that come with puberty can be overwhelming for young teens to manage. Furthermore, many young adults have their first sexual experiences...
jurisdictions. Arizona law specifies many different crimes for persons who use, possess, manufacture and traffic drugs. Some penalties are harsher than others. One of the strictest punishments is for a conviction under Arizona's serious drug offender statute as the...
If you are facing criminal charges, you undoubtedly want to put the matter behind you as quickly as possible. Still, if you are not guilty or have a valid defense, rushing to accept a plea deal may be a bad idea. Having an attorney on your side is likely to make a...
Murder and manslaughter are two types of criminal homicide, an offense in which one person takes the life of another. These are two of the most serious charges in the criminal justice system, and while they may sound similar, there are important distinctions between...
Little else can ruin your life more than criminal charges. After all, depending on the seriousness of the charge, you may lose your freedom, forfeit certain rights or pay hefty fines. If a judge or jury convicts you, you also are likely to have a criminal record for...
If you are a parent of a college-aged teen, you have probably been saving for his or her higher education for years. This makes sense, as obtaining a bachelor's degree has become almost unbelievable expensive. In fact, according to First Financial Bank, the average...
In November 2020, the state enacted a law legalizing the recreational possession and use of marijuana. Included with this legalization, is the ability for private users to grow their own cannabis plants. Although permitted, the state still has significant restrictions...
